verse (n.)

  1. literature in metrical form

    [ Syn: poetry , poesy ]

  2. a piece of poetry

    [ Syn: rhyme ]

  3. a line of metrical text

    [ Syn: verse line ]

    verse (v.)

  1. compose verses or put into verse; He versified the ancient saga

    [ Syn: versify , poetize , poetise ]

  2. familiarize through thorough study or experience; She versed herself in Roman archeology'

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